“Mufasa: The Lion King” is now available on Disney+. Streaming audiences can now enjoy the prequel to one of Disney’s most beloved stories from the comfort of their homes. The film made over $700 million at the global box office and became one of 2024’s biggest global releases. It also included the viral song “I Always Wanted A Brother”.

A CHAT WITH THE CUBS

With the release of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Disney+, I spoke with Braelyn Rankins and Theo Somolu, the voices of young Mufasa and Taka in the film. They shared some thoughts on their experience voicing characters in a Disney feature film. They also talk about what kind of roles they would like to play in the future. It was a great conversation that you can check out below!

ABOUT “MUFASA: THE LION KING”

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

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